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    1986 Santara 215 Camper canvas

    I am looking to see if anyone has pictures of the inside of the camper canvas for a Santara 215. My Santara came with all camper canvas pieces in perfect condition except the rear top piece. I need pictures so the canvas place can make the rear section as close to factory specs as possible.
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    1986 Mercruiser 260 idle issues

    I have a 1986 Mercruiser 260 (350) that is having a strange idle problem that I cannot seem to figure out. The boat runs fine above 1200 rpm all the way to redline. Performance anytime except idle is absolutely perfect. This is a concern because a game warden told me I need to run at idle...
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    Fuel in vent line?

    I have a 1986 Mercruiser 260 with an alpha one drive. Recently I replaced the fuel pump with a Mercruiser brand pump and I noticed fuel coming through the vent line to the carb from the pump. The only two reasons I could suspect fuel to be in this line would be a broken diaphram or fuel...
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    TIlt/Trim Reverse Lockout 1971 165 I-6

    1971 165 Inline 6 tilt/trim problem. I have read everything I have searched which just generated more questions. The problem: Drive will not go all the way down. Up is 100% ok, down only about half way then stops and tilt/trim pump sounds like it is loading down but still runs. I suspect the...
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    Mercruiser Keyhole placement

    Looking at converting a vessel with a stringer drive V-8 into two Mercruiser 4cyls, the boat originally sold with both as an option, but this one unfortunately has the OMC stringer. The hull will need a require stringer, deck, and transom replacement anyways and I am fully aware of how much...
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    Is it a Cobra

    We might be looking at a 1994 Four Winns boat. I know that this was the year when the cobra drive was actually a volvo SX drive, but how can I tell by looking at it? The Ad lists the boat as having a cobra drive and I am pretty sure it comes with a Ford 302 (thought it maybe a Chevy 305). If...
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    Vibration

    1971 Merc Type I drive, chevy 250. I have a vibration that I cannot seem to cure. Vibration is pronounced above 1800rpm and feels like the engine is out of alignment. I just pulled the drive and I do not think this is the case. The drive does have a whine out of the water, but the oil looks...
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    1967 Folding Twin 3hp

    The problem is it runs fine from cold start until it warms up. Once warm it will only run with the throttle 3/4 open and the choke close at a reduced power. If the choke is opened it runs great for half a second then dies (like it ran out of gas). The engine also dies if the low speed needle...
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    Mercruiser U-joint Replacment

    I have searched the forums, but guess I am putting in the wrong keywords before because I could have sworn I read this before. Is it possible to replace the U-joints without removing the retaining ring and input gear assembly?
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    Interesting Day, need input, 71, Merc 165

    1971 merc 165 Type I drive. We were doing about 25mph and ran aground. I killed the engine instantly, was mostly sand, but hit something hard enough to ding my brand new $550 stainless prop :mad: Engine restarted but I killed it because we were too shallow. Engine would NOT restart, only...
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    73-87 Chevy Truck

    My boat project will never really be done, bit once I get the interior in it is time to start my next project which will probably be a 73-87 Chevy truck. Since I am bored tonight I figured I would start gathering more information about these vehicles. If you own or have owned one please...
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    3m 4200/5200

    I have become a huge fan of 3m 4200/5200, but have ran into some problems with it and wanted to see what your solutions are. So, you go to the store and pickup that wonderful tube of 4200/5200 adhesive sealant. And now you are happy because you know you have a product that is sticky, messy...
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    Hot spot on inside exhaust bellows

    1971 Merc. 165 inline 6 I am not sure how hot the rubber exhaust tube inside of boat is supposed to get but I think mine is a little warm. I can touch it for about a second before having to remove my hand and so far the engine has only been run at idle on the muffs, I have NOT yet water tested...
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    The Prop Guard

    I have searched the forum and internet and can find no unbiased reviews on this product. There also doesn't look to be any real protection to the propeller when backing up. Does anyone know if this thing really works? http://www.propguardmarine.com/ (couldn't find it for sale on iboats or I...
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    1971 Merc 165 Engine Alignment

    The rear of the engine is sitting about 1/8" to 1/4" too low...the bar will not even go into the splines and I can see it hitting the top of the splines. At first I thought the rear engine mounts were bad. They looked very good when I inspected them and I lifted the rear of the engine up with...
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